http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on livestock and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/livestock/news/ After cloning the pashmina goat, scientists are ready to replicate their success with other endangered animals in Kashmir.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/livestock/news/cloned-pashmina-goat-encourages-conservation-efforts.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_livestockTue, 10 Apr 2012 07:56:14 GMTAgriculture ministers from Burundi, DRC and Rwanda have agreed to renew funding for a research institute that has been dormant since 2009.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/livestock/news/great-lakes-ministers-to-revive-agricultural-research-centre.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_livestockWed, 14 Mar 2012 16:58:09 GMTFinding Kenya's 'super chicken' and extending the shelf-life of pineapple juice are two innovations by African women AWARD fellows.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/livestock/news/african-women-scientists-praise-fellowship-scheme.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_livestockFri, 09 Mar 2012 14:31:08 GMTFishermen have turned to farming on the bed of the shrinking Lake Chad, but researchers are concerned about the sustainability of these farms.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/livestock/news/fishermen-adapt-to-lake-chad-s-demise-for-now.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_livestockWed, 22 Feb 2012 15:38:58 GMTContrary to popular belief, locusts are hampered by nitrogen-rich food — a finding which could be exploited to control swarms.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/livestock/news/nitrogen-fertiliser-could-prevent-locust-swarms-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_livestockFri, 27 Jan 2012 16:59:24 GMTNepal plans to expand its household biogas programme, a model for developing countries, into commercial use.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/livestock/news/nepal-leads-biogas-collaboration.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_livestockTue, 24 Jan 2012 09:07:37 GMTA study reports that some birds in the developing world are dependent on traditional farming, raising debate on how to protect these habitats.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/livestock/news/traditional-farming-can-save-threatened-species-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_livestockThu, 22 Dec 2011 17:26:14 GMTMan-made activity is contributing to pressures on an Indian biodiversity hotspots, says study.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/livestock/news/indian-biodiversity-hotspot-under-pressure.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_livestockMon, 19 Dec 2011 07:17:03 GMTBuilding capacity is more important than technology for pastoralists' food security in Ethiopia, a study argues.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/livestock/news/pastoralists-need-capacity-building-more-than-technology-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_livestockThu, 15 Dec 2011 17:00:19 GMTAn organic farmer has invented a mobile phone application called 'iCow', which lets farmers register their herds and receive expert advice.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/livestock/features/-icow-helping-farmers-make-the-most-of-their-cattle.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_livestockTue, 29 Nov 2011 16:17:45 GMTClimate change may shrink crops and animal food sources, damaging ecosystems and human livelihoods, warn scientists.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/livestock/news/climate-change-may-reduce-crop-and-animal-size-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_livestockThu, 20 Oct 2011 17:28:23 GMTPakistan hopes to stem economic losses from foot and mouth disease with support from US scientists.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/livestock/news/us-to-help-pakistan-fight-foot-and-mouth-disease.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_livestockTue, 04 Oct 2011 06:50:39 GMTThe key challenge with water is inefficient management, rather than scarcity, the World Water Congress has heard.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/livestock/news/world-has-enough-water-for-future-food-needs.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_livestockMon, 26 Sep 2011 17:38:46 GMTContrary to conventional wisdom and practices, letting wildlife graze together with cattle may be beneficial to livestock, finds a study.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/livestock/news/grazing-zebras-help-fatten-cattle.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_livestockFri, 23 Sep 2011 16:53:07 GMTLes chercheurs des Instituts d'Afrique de l'Est disposent de nouveaux fonds pour la recherche sur des cultures résistantes à la sécheresse et endurantes face aux changements climatiques.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/livestock/news/la-recherche-sur-la-s-curit-alimentaire-stimul-e-en-afrique-de-l-est.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_livestockWed, 17 Aug 2011 17:01:03 GMTKenyan farmers who lost cattle in the Horn of Africa drought may be compensated through an insurance scheme.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/livestock/news/kenyan-farmers-may-soon-receive-first-drought-payout-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_livestockMon, 15 Aug 2011 17:27:33 GMTThe current drought in northern Kenya has deep roots in the current practices of pastoralists that need to be addressed, says conservationist David Western.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/livestock/opinions/better-grazing-practices-hold-key-to-kenyan-droughts.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_livestockFri, 05 Aug 2011 14:25:31 GMTPakistan is considering several water management techniques to head off a water crisis caused by wastage and warming.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/livestock/news/pakistan-seeks-tech-fix-for-impending-water-crisis.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_livestockMon, 01 Aug 2011 08:23:26 GMTSix programmes worth more than US$950 million, which will target the poor's access to food and markets, have been conditionally approved.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/livestock/news/cgiar-announces-next-batch-of-research-programmes.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_livestockThu, 21 Jul 2011 17:20:13 GMTScientists will study the genetics behind farmers' favourite cattle in an attempt to breed livestock suitable for East African environments.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/livestock/news/geneticists-and-smallholders-in-quest-for-perfect-cattle.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_livestockThu, 24 Mar 2011 15:37:42 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/